2.1 Citation Formats — Overview
When referencing articles from Aevum Encyclopedia in academic papers, research projects, or publications, it is essential to follow proper citation conventions. This page provides complete guidance for citing our articles across the most widely used academic style guides.
Our encyclopedia follows the standards for citing online reference works with multiple authors and dynamic content. Because articles are continuously updated, always include the date of access and the permanent article URL (permalink).
Article Metadata for Citation
Before citing, gather the following information from the article page. All fields are available in the article's metadata panel.
In-Text Citation Formats
Below is a quick comparison of how to cite Aevum Encyclopedia articles in-text across different styles:
| Style | In-Text Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| APA 7th | (Author, Year) | (Vasquez & Mehta, 2025) |
| MLA 9th | (Author Page) | (Vasquez and Mehta) |
| Chicago | Footnote / (Author Year) | ¹ or (Vasquez 2025) |
| Harvard | (Author, Year) | (Vasquez and Mehta 2025) |
| IEEE | [Number] | [1] |
| Vancouver | [Number] | 1. |
APA 7th Edition
American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition format for encyclopedia articles with known authors:
(Vasquez & Mehta, 2025)
(Aevum Encyclopedia, 2025).
MLA 9th Edition
Modern Language Association (MLA) 9th Edition format for online encyclopedia entries:
(Vasquez and Mehta)
Chicago Manual of Style
Chicago style offers two systems: Notes and Bibliography (humanities) and Author-Date (sciences). Both are provided below.
(Vasquez and Mehta 2025)
Harvard Style
Harvard (author-date) style for online encyclopedia articles:
(Vasquez and Mehta, 2025)
IEEE Format
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) citation style:
[1]
Vancouver Style
Vancouver (NLM) style — commonly used in medical and scientific publications:
1 (superscript or numbered, depending on journal preference)
BibTeX Export
For LaTeX users, Aevum Encyclopedia provides BibTeX entries that can be directly imported into your .bib file. We use the @misc or @online entry type depending on your BibTeX flavor.
@online{aevum:qc:2025,
title = {Quantum Computing: Principles and Applications},
author = {Elena Vasquez and Raj Mehta},
journal = {Aevum Encyclopedia},
year = {2025},
month = {mar},
day = {15},
url = {https://aevum-encyclopedia.org/articles/quantum-computing},
urldate = {2025-07-20},
doi = {10.48327/aevum.qc.2025.0412},
note = {Aevum Encyclopedia Article ID: AE-QC-0412}
}
@online entry type is supported natively by BibLaTeX. For classic BibTeX, replace @online with @misc and change journal to howpublished.
Reference Manager Integration
Aevum Encyclopedia integrates directly with popular reference management tools. Click "Export Citation" on any article to import into your preferred system:
Zotero
One-click import via Zotero Connector
Mendeley
Export as RIS or BibTeX file
EndNote
Download .enw or .ris format
CiteULike
Save and tag citations online
Paperpile
Google Scholar integration
RIS Export
Universal .ris format download
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I cite the original author or Aevum Encyclopedia?
If an article has one or more named authors, cite those authors as the primary source. Aevum Encyclopedia serves as the container or reference work. If no author is listed, cite "Aevum Encyclopedia" as the corporate author.
What if an article has been updated since I cited it?
Always cite the version you accessed. The "Last Updated" date and permalink are version-specific, so your citation will accurately reflect the content you consulted. Our system maintains a version history for every article.
Can I cite a specific section of an article?
Yes. Append the section heading in brackets after the article title. For example: Quantum computing: Principles and applications [Section: Quantum error correction]. The permalink with a fragment identifier (e.g., #quantum-error-correction) will link directly to that section.
How do I cite the entire encyclopedia as a source?
For a general reference to the encyclopedia as a whole, use:
APA: Aevum Encyclopedia. (2025). Retrieved from https://aevum-encyclopedia.org
MLA: Aevum Encyclopedia. 2025, https://aevum-encyclopedia.org. Accessed [date].
Does Aevum Encyclopedia assign DOIs to articles?
Yes. Every article with more than 500 words is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) through our partnership with Crossref. The DOI is displayed in the article metadata panel and can be used for persistent identification in citations.
What about images and infographics from articles?
All visual content on Aevum Encyclopedia is available under CC BY-SA 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Cite the article as the source and include "Figure" or "Image" as appropriate. For detailed image citation guidelines, see our Media Usage Policy.
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